Enraged athletes slam �disorganised� BAA

Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Nonofo Magodielo throwing a Discus during the BAA Championships held in Francistown over the weekend PIC: KEOAGILE BONANG

FRANCISTOWN: Athletes were left seething after what they termed a poorly organised National Championships, which the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) held at the Francistown Sports Complex on Saturday.

Athletes involved in field events felt they were neglected as the BAA focused on track events. Enraged high jumper, Kabelo Kgosiemang said athletes had to fend for themselves and set up high jump equipment, after they discovered the initial BAA arrangement did not meet IAAF standards.

He said they were not given the schedule and were called to get ready for their session at 10am, but only started their event at 4pm.

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Enraged athletes slam �disorganised� BAA

FRANCISTOWN: Athletes were left seething after what they termed a poorly organised National Championships, which the Botswana Athletics Association (BAA) held at the Francistown Sports Complex on Saturday.

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